The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, read by Stephen Fry. Free download (archive.org)
Too true (files.mastodon.social)
The riverbank booksellers of Paris refuse to move for the 2024 Summer Olympics (english.elpais.com)
The Coming Enshittification of Public Libraries (open.substack.com)
Global investment vampires have positioned themselves to suck our libraries dry
Just read Project Hail Mary
And I absolutely loved it. It is honestly one of my new favorite books. I am going to tag basically this whole post as spoilers because the thing that truly makes this book amazing does not start until almost 100 pages in....
"In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms Barrymore's invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony." (www.bbc.com)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams - 1979 (lemmy.world)
cross-posted from: kbin.social/m/13thFloor/t/476755...
Any sci-fi with aliens where humans are not the less advanced race?
What the title says, I’m tired of the trope where humans are the least advanced in the universe....
First attempt at a Little Free Library, going live 9/9! (lemmy.one)
12 reasons to stop using Goodreads - selected by Goodreads staff (help.goodreads.com)
It could be kind of lame to poke fun at a site that I don’t use (anymore), but I find this funny enough to share: Goodreads has started changing and updating their site last year, but apparently they’ve broken a ton of things in the process, and now they’ve published an announcement with the list of 12 bugs they’re...
I wish "they" would separate "fantasy" from "romance fantasy" genre.
I see many 4.5 to 5 star fantasy books. I get excited and read about them only to find out they are really just “romance” or smut type books. Grrr....
A good fantasy book? you know, wizards, dragons, princesses, that kind of stuff
Well I’m craving something in this genre but I’m a bit overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. So many titles and yet I’m not sure what to read. Maybe you can help?...
Hoopla, Overdrive/Libby Now Banned for Those Under 18 in Mississippi (bookriot.com)
Despite the age of consent in Mississippi being 16, no one under the age of 18 will have access to digital materials made available through public and school libraries without explicit parental/guardian permission....
Any Books like The Martian by Andy Weir
I really enjoyed that book and the whole “alone in space” vibe it gives off. Are there any more like it?...
Just read Children of Time - top notch sci-fi
Just finished Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time. One of my top reads, let alone sci-fi reads, for the past couple of years for sure. Super well-thought out concepts, good character development, and an irresistible hook that will take you out of your comfort zone when you find out that you really don’t know who you are...
Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky sentenced (in absence) to 8 years in prison for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine (www.pcgamer.com)
Fortunately for Glukhovsky, he is not actually in Russia, and was sentenced in absentia. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Getting a "Little Free Library" for my birthday: (littlefreelibrary.org)
I’m being gifted a “Little Free Library” for my birthday and I’m super excited to get started....
Just read Animal Farm by George Orwell and i loved it (No Spoilers)
I know it is a known Classic but i liked Animal Farm so much i had to share. Before reading i thought that it would be similar to 1984 or Brave new world which it kind of is but its also very very different. Right from the Beginning i was hooked. I really love Orwells Books but this one is my favourite. I did not expect that. So...
What are some book series like Harry Potter [quaint, pleasant, deep lore] but less childish and bigoted?
i love asoiaf but it’s hard to start rereading atm of course
Do you buy books you have already read?
Do you buy physical books you have already read?...
What are some good dystopian novels?
I’m nearly finished rereading 1984 and my appetite for dystopian books is whetted. What are some other great ones I should check out?
US publisher of pro-fascist books revealed as military veteran (www.theguardian.com)
1984 by George Orwell (sh.itjust.works)
I don’t really know how to write this one as I am not really one of those who report on books....
The Shadow Libraries - a Door to the Literary Darkweb (lemmy.world)
cross-posted from: kbin.social/m/13thFloor/t/429137...